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The Doorbell Rang for Working on Literacy, Singing In Tune, and Math

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The Doorbell Rang for Singing in Tune

September 13, 2020 //  by Linda//  10 Comments

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I love to use the book, “The Doorbell Rang” with my Kindergarteners to work on singing in tune. It is magical as we sing the doorbell sound, discuss sharing the cookies, and sort the cookies.

The Doorbell Rang Book
The Doorbell Rang Book is great for Singing in Tune!

 

Steps We Use in Class to help our in-tune singing

I read the book to the students and talk about the math, but most importantly, we sing the doorbell sound together. I use resonator bells, but you could use a piano, a glockenspiel, or even your voice.

The students echo me singing “ding dong” using “sol mi”. In first grade, we use the “sol mi” hand signs after we learn those. I use the notes C and A, (an octave above middle c).

Once students get good at singing “ding dong” on the pitch as a group, bring out resonator bells and give each student a turn to play them and to sing it a solo. Use Orff instruments,  recorder, or your voice for the “ding dong”. This is magical to them – to hear their voice match the instrument.

Integrate math, helping students figure out how to divide the cookies among all of the kids who come to the door. Get a free set of manipulatives to print and laminate here.

The Doorbell Rang Pack
The Doorbell Rang pack is great for singing in tune!

After every student gets a turn as a solo, I bring in a bag of some small cookies. The students love this and it is a great way to get them singing in a beautiful high voice on the pitch. Click below to find the book. (I am an Amazon affiliate)

Ideas for Distance Learning or Non-Singing Classes

This book is perfect for distance learning classes. Unmute your students who volunteer to sing the doorbell sound. If you are in classes where you are not allowed to sing, use an instrument, and have students hum with their mouths closed. Print laminated cookies and heads for each student to sort as the kids arrive in the story.

Find More Resources for Singing in Tune

Read other ideas I use to help students sing in tune at this blog post.
Vocal Play blog post for Singing in Tune
Vocal Play: A Critical Key to Singing In Tune blog post
Find more stories for working on singing in tune here.  You can change the names in the story to any gender.
Mrs Red and Mrs Green pack for Vocal Play
Mrs. Red and Mrs. Green is great for Vocal Play

 

The Doobell Rang for Singing in Tune
Use this fun book for literacy, singing in tune, and Math!
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    Comments

    1. Lindsay Jervis

      April 16, 2015 at 2:35 am

      Great idea! I am ordering this book as we speak! 🙂

      Reply
      • Linda

        April 22, 2015 at 6:13 am

        It is a favorite of my kids and I love hearing their "solos", especially because they don't realize they are doing solos!

        Reply
    2. Aileen Miracle

      April 16, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      I've never heard of this book…looks like a cute way to practice sol-mi! Thanks for linking up!

      Reply
      • Linda

        April 22, 2015 at 6:13 am

        Thank you for hosting the link up!

        Reply
    3. Yellow Brick Road Blog

      October 16, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      I love this idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂 #fermatafridays

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      • Linda

        October 31, 2015 at 4:53 am

        Thanks for taking the time to read my post!

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth Caldwell

      October 17, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Great way to introduce sol-mi! I may have to get this book to use this spring with my kindergarteners… Thanks for sharing! #fermatafridays

      Reply
      • Linda

        October 31, 2015 at 4:53 am

        You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    5. Leah Ries

      February 11, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      Great book! I used to read this to my own children. How did I not think about using it for sol-mi in school? Time to dig it out and take it to school. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Linda

        September 13, 2020 at 3:52 pm

        I am just seeing your comment. The kids LOVE it!

        Reply

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